The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to international law in the event of a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said London would follow “due process” if Netanyahu visited the country, in the context of a possible arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
“We are signatories to the Rome Statute and have always respected our obligations under international law and humanitarian law,” Lammy stressed at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Italy. He added that in the event of a visit by the Prime Minister, a trial will be organized to ensure that all legal procedures are followed.
Previously, several European countries, including Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and France, announced their readiness to respect ICC decisions if arrest warrants are issued against Israeli leaders. Norway also confirmed that it will comply with the court’s decisions.
The precedent could be historic, as it marks the first time that democratic leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant could face arrest warrants issued by the 123-nation international court.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide highlighted the importance of the ICC’s role in ensuring accountability for serious crimes, emphasizing the need to respect international standards in such situations.
Previously, Kursor wrote that Khamenei threatened Netanyahu.
